Professor of Applied Psychology - UWL & Author of 'Parental Alienation: A Contemporary Guide' https://xitter.cf/t.co/zsv87BCBGW. All views my own.

London, England
Joined September 2014
📢 New Book Alert! 📢 I'm thrilled to share my latest book: Current Issues Facing Men and Boys: A Case for Urgent Change – an essential, accessible guide to the challenges men and boys face today. 🧵👇
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📢 Participants Needed Are you the new partner of someone who is experiencing, or has experienced, parental alienation? Take the initial screening here: app.gorilla.sc/participant/l… Please share! #ParentalAlienation #FamilyResearch #Psychology #FamilyCourt #ParticipantRecruitment
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Next year marks 20 years since my mum died from MS when I was 18. To honour her memory, I'm taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge and raising money for the MS Society. Please support if you can justgiving.com/page/ben-hine… @mssociety #MSSociety #ThreePeaksChallenge #MS
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🚨 New UK study published on parental alienating behaviours (PABs) 🚨 🔹 98.3% experienced at least 1 🔹 50%+ experienced 10+ 🔹 Linked to PTSD, depression & suicidality This is widespread, harmful, and must be taken seriously in family courts #ParentalAlienation
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🚹 Male Psychology Section Conference 2026 | London | 11–12 June Shifting the question from “What’s wrong with men?” to “How do we build systems where men & boys thrive?” 🎤 Call for papers: Deadline 11 Feb 🎟️ Early bird tickets still available bps.org.uk/event/male-psycho…
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🚨 Excited to announce the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2026! 📍 London | 11–12 June 2026 🧠 Building systems, schools & communities that help men and boys thrive 📢 Call for submissions open 🎟️ Registration now open app.oxfordabstracts.com/regi…
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As we start 2026, #parentalalienation is at a crossroads, mainly because public debate has become increasingly hostile to evidence-based discussion. My full piece: drbenhine.wordpress.com/2026… #ParentalAlienation #ChildSafeguarding #FamilyJustice #EvidenceMatters
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We welcome the government's new Men's Health Strategy. "This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." @ProfHine Full response: bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes…
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Just refreshed my website with up-to-date details of projects, books & family court support services. Take a look 👇 🔗 drbenhine.co.uk
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🚨 New UK research on Parental Alienating Behaviors (PABs) now out — and it’s OPEN ACCESS! Over 1,000 separated parents surveyed. Key findings👇 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10… 📊 39–59% experienced PABs 👤 36.5% = targeted parents 🧠 Linked to PTSD, depression, suicidality
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Honoured to be re-elected as Chair of the @BPSOfficial Male Psychology Section until 2028. Next steps: grow our membership, build bridges across psychology, and empower our members to create real change for men and boys. Let’s keep moving forward. 💬👣
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🚨 Deadline extended to 4 June! 🚨 Final call to submit for the #MalePsychology Section Annual Conference 2025 @BPSOfficial 🧠👨 📍 Sunderland 🗓️ 27–28 June 🎯 Theme: Solutions & Actions for a Better Future 🔗 Submit now: bps.org.uk/event/male-psycho…
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🚨 Final call for abstract submissions! Deadline: 28 May 🗓️ Join us at the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 — a solutions-driven event improving outcomes for men & boys. 💡 📍 Sunderland 📅 27–28 June 2025 🔗 Submit: bps.org.uk/event/male-psycho… #MalePsychology
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The final paper in our Lost Dads special issue is out! 🔹 Supporting Fathers Experiencing Family Breakdown: Practitioner Perspectives We explore the urgent need for gender-inclusive, trauma-informed support for separated dads. Open access: doi.org/10.3390/socsci140502…
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